Student Employment Guidelines

While school is in session, students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week. Students with multiple campus jobs may be asked to relinquish one of their positions if the total number of hours exceeds 20 hours per week.

International Students with F-1 visas must speak with Susannah White (swhite@sfcm.edu; 415.701.7040), International Student Advisor, regarding USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) guidelines about permissible employment.

Current On-Campus Openings

Advancement - Fundraising Assistant (5 hrs/week)

Description:

The Advancement office, a team of ten that manages all of SFCM’s fundraising efforts and raises $6 million annually, is looking for students to assist with donor activities and other administrative tasks. You’ll gain exposure to a range of fundraising programs including donor research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship within annual, major, and legacy giving.

You’re the reason donors decide to support SFCM in the first place so we want to create opportunities for interaction so donors can experience first-hand the impact of their generosity while you gain valuable experience interacting with supporters, something you’ll need to know anyway for a music career after you graduate.

Qualifications:

Personable with high level of customer service

Good oral and written communication skills

Comfort using Raiser’s Edge donor database, Word, and Excel (prior experience not necessary but a willingness to jump in is!)

Good handwriting is a plus

Responsibilities:

Call and write donors to personally thank them, converse with them about their interests and what inspired their giving, and invite them to experiences that engage them with SFCM

Call donors to remind them of or to confirm their attendance at various donor events and experiences

Help with general administrative tasks such as printing and assembling fundraising appeals and acknowledgments

Upon request, join SFCM staff to lead personal donor tours of the school and for other stewardship activities

Salary:

$15/hr

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Advancement - Scholarship Assistant (5 hrs/week)

Description:

The Advancement team is looking for a friendly, motivated, and organized student to assist with stewardship efforts for scholarship donors. This student will gain valuable experience with Raiser’s Edge database, phone and email communication, and administrative tasks.

Qualifications:

Strong organizational skills

Good communication skills with a high level of customer service

Comfort using Microsoft Word and Excel

Prior experience and/or willingness to learn Raiser’s Edge database

Good handwriting is a plus

Responsibilities:

Assisting with student RSVPs to the scholarship luncheon

Corresponding with staff and students to request information

Administrative duties such as organizing, scanning, and mailing

Other projects may include:

Research

Data entry

Help with general administrative tasks such as printing and assembling acknowledgments

Salary:

$15/hr

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Advancement - Special Events Assistant (hours available onsite at events)

Description:

Assist onsite at Special Events. You will be the first thing donors experience when they arrive at events. We are excited about creating a positive interaction between donors and the students who they support.

Qualifications:

Personable with high level of customer service

Good communication skills

Punctual

Calm under pressure

Comfortable using an iPad

Must be able to lift and carry 10 lbs

Responsibilities:

Register participants

Available to answer questions and provide assistance to donors when necessary

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Financial Aid - San Francisco School Volunteer (3-6 hrs/week)

Description:

SFCM and San Francisco School Volunteers are working together to send Conservatory students into local schools as reading/math tutors. Last year several of our students participated in this program, helping out needy students and making some extra money in the process!

Qualifications:

Federal Work study eligibility required

Responsibilities:

Assisting classroom teacher with students needing tutoring in reading or mathematics.

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Description:

The SFCM Photography Core is a group of student photographers we send to various SFCM events throughout the year. These events can range from performances to donor events to student life shots off campus. This is great experience for aspiring photographers to get their work recognized and published via SFCM channels and marketing collateral. Gigs are assigned to photographers on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications:

Having your own photo gear (camera, etc.) is preferred but not required. The Marketing department has a DSLR available for students to rent, however most photographers prefer to use their own camera.

Responsibilities:

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Production - Reception and Box Office (4-7 hrs/week)

Description:

The student in this position will be responsible for answering and transferring phone calls to SFCM's main reception line as well as act as a first point of contact for the public. This student will also receive incoming mail/packages and notify the appropriate recipients. He/She/They will also handle general Box Office functions such as selling tickets and merchandise. Lastly, this position will be called upon to assist the Director and Associate Director of Production and Concert Operations with any special tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

Strong written and verbal skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Some knowledge of Google Sheets/Drive and Microsoft Excel is preferable.

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Production - Stage Manager (3-10 hrs/week)

Description:

Manage events (recitals, concerts, receptions etc.) in all halls. Stage Managers are the main point of contact, day of event, for performers.

Qualifications:

Prior experience performing and supporting performers during a show. Punctual. Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Ability to keep calm in stressful situations. Ability to think ahead while carrying out tasks. Self motivated. Ability to problem solve.

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Description:

About Hire SFCM: SFCM students perform over 350 times each year through Hire SFCM, a referral service for paid gigs. Students are hired to perform at weddings, corporate celebrations, and graduations, among other events.
Assistant objective: The Hire SFCM Assistant’s primary responsibilities are maintaining the sheet music used for Hire SFCM gigs, and assisting in fielding client requests.

Qualifications:

Highly organized

Ablility to prioritize effectively

Ability to work independently toward goals with short and long-term deadlines

Knowledge of common Classical chamber ensembles and sheet music

Exceptional customer service

Responsibilities:

Track and maintain Hire SFCM library materials: assist musicians in securing sheet music for gigs, ensure that all books and binders are returned, repair broken binders and locate/replace missing music.

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Recording Department - Recording Engineer (10-15 hrs/week)

Description:

The Recording studio is looking for talented Student Recording Engineers to join our A/V team. As a Student Recording Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the execution of a variety of audio and video projects for SFCM faculty, staff, students, and external rental clients. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and work on state-of-the-art recording systems in a fun yet productive work environment.

The ideal candidate for this role will have previous experience working in audio and/or video productions and can demonstrate skills in A/V hardware and post-production software.

Qualifications:

Self-Motivated and works well independently

Willingness to work early mornings, late evenings and/or weekend shifts

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Security Department - Assistant to Security (6 hrs/week)

Description:

The incumbents work with Security on Saturday mornings to assist with the flow of Pre-College students, parents, friends and relatives into the building at key times on Saturdays. Hours are from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Qualifications:

Must have excellent communication skills and be able to politely engage with a wide variety of people who may enter the building on Saturdays. Punctuality and reliability are critically important.

Responsibilities:

Sits at a table with Security, facing the entrance, to greet Pre-College students, parents, and other relatives at key times on Saturday mornings, from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Checks off names of individuals who enter with their ID so the know which students have entered the building;

Directs parents and relatives who enter without a student to the Security Desk.